Daniel Rodríguez Pérez (born 27 March 1977), known as Txiki, is a Spanish retired professional footballer who played as a left midfielder.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Daniel Rodríguez Pérez | ||
| Date of birth | 27 March 1977 | ||
| Place of birth | San Sebastián, Spain | ||
| Height | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| CD Oliver | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1996–1997 | Utebo | ||
| 1997–1998 | Andorra | 30 | (1) |
| 1998–1999 | Beasain | 37 | (6) |
| 1999–2001 | Cultural Leonesa | 95 | (14) |
| 2002–2004 | Racing Santander | 47 | (4) |
| 2004 | → Córdoba (loan) | 19 | (1) |
| 2004–2006 | Córdoba | 73 | (12) |
| 2006–2008 | Castellón | 44 | (0) |
| 2008–2009 | Ceuta | 27 | (4) |
| 2009–2010 | Zamora | 31 | (1) |
| Total | 403 | (43) | |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Club career edit
Txiki was born in San Sebastián, Gipuzkoa. He spent his first years as a senior in the lower leagues, with Utebo FC, Andorra CF, SD Beasain and Cultural y Deportiva Leonesa.[1] On 10 October 2001, his 47th-minute free kick was the only goal of the Copa del Rey fixture against Racing de Santander, as Cultural went through to the round of 32;[2] two months later, he signed for that adversary.[3]
On 5 January 2002, Txiki made his debut in the Segunda División, coming on as a 60th-minute substitute for Sietes in a 2–1 home win over Polideportivo Ejido.[4] The following month, he scored in consecutive matches as his team defeated Real Jaén (2–0)[5] then drew 2–2 at SD Eibar,[6] being an important member of the Quique Setién-led squad as they promoted to La Liga as runners-up.[7]
Txiki made the first of his 26 top-flight appearances (for Racing and overall)[8][9] on 31 August 2002, starting the 0–1 home loss to Real Valladolid.[10] He returned to division two in the next transfer window, joining Córdoba CF initially on loan.[11][12]
After two further second-tier seasons with CD Castellón,[13][14] Txiki retired aged 33 following one-year spells in the third with AD Ceuta[8] and Zamora CF.[15]
References edit
- ^ Fraguas, Ángel (23 January 2003). "Txiki sigue rentando a la Cultural" [Txiki still giving money to Cultural]. Diario de León (in Spanish). Retrieved 16 April 2023.
- ^ Andrés, Óscar (11 October 2001). "Quique Setién no arregla al Racing" [Quique Setién does not fix Racing]. Mundo Deportivo (in Spanish). Retrieved 16 April 2023.
- ^ Del Olmo, Jaime (28 December 2001). "Txiki: "Es un paso más en mi carrera"" [Txiki: "It's another step in my career"]. Diario AS (in Spanish). Retrieved 22 September 2022.
- ^ Vicario, Ernesto (6 January 2002). "Gana pero no convence" [Unconvincing win]. Mundo Deportivo (in Spanish). Retrieved 16 April 2023.
- ^ Vicario, Ernesto (10 February 2002). "El Racing de Santander gana al Real Jaén tras el descanso" [Racing de Santander beat Real Jaén after half-time]. Mundo Deportivo (in Spanish). Retrieved 16 April 2023.
- ^ Imedio, Óscar (18 February 2002). "Reparto de puntos en un vibrante partido" [They share the points in thrilling match]. Mundo Deportivo (in Spanish). Retrieved 16 April 2023.
- ^ "Setién devuelve al Racing a Primera" [Setién return Racing to Primera]. Diario AS (in Spanish). 19 May 2002. Retrieved 16 April 2023.
- ^ a b Montero, Manuel (6 August 2008). "Txiki del Castellón y Elvis del 74 refuerzan el Ceuta" [Castellón's Txiki and 74's Elvis bolster Ceuta]. El Pueblo de Ceuta (in Spanish). Retrieved 16 April 2023.
- ^ González, Daniel (15 March 2017). ""El papel de la grada será fundamental"" ["The stands will play a crucial role"]. El Diario Montañés (in Spanish). Retrieved 22 September 2022.
- ^ "Aganzo resuelve con el primer gol de la Liga" [Aganzo takes care of business with the League's first goal]. El Mundo (in Spanish). 31 August 2002. Retrieved 16 April 2023.
- ^ Pérez, Carlos (29 January 2004). "Txiki, última alta blanquiverde" [Txiki, last white-and-green addition]. Mundo Deportivo (in Spanish). Retrieved 16 April 2023.
- ^ "Piterman, Txiki y Sierra: sin rencores" [Piterman, Txiki and Sierra: no grudges]. Diario Córdoba (in Spanish). 21 December 2004. Retrieved 16 April 2023.
- ^ "El fallo del ´caso Txiki´ se dará a conocer en los próximos días" [The 'Txiki affair' to have a verdict soon]. Diario Córdoba (in Spanish). 26 July 2006. Retrieved 16 April 2023.
- ^ Roca, Juanfran (30 November 2007). "Txiki pide más minutos para demostrar su valía" [Txiki asks for more minutes to show his worth]. Diario AS (in Spanish). Retrieved 16 April 2023.
- ^ "El Zamora cierra los fichajes de Txiki y Jonan García" [Zamora complete signings of Txiki and Jonan García]. La Opinión de Zamora (in Spanish). 20 August 2009. Retrieved 16 April 2023.